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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as Specialty Doctor in Dermatology within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. This is a full time, 10 PA post.
Hours and Shift Pattern:
This is a full time, 10 PA post, and is being recruited to on a 6 MONTH FIXED TERM basis. Part time will be considered.
The successful candidate will complement our friendly and welcoming team. We are a strong team with diverse specialist skills and experience, supporting each other and our patients as we strive to deliver the highest quality care. This is an exciting time for service development, and you will have the opportunity to help shape and drive future improvements.
What you will do:
Dermatology is a specialty within the Surgical Services Directorate, which sits within Acute Services. The department provides treatment and care for a population of approximately 370,000.
The service is based at University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, with some clinics at University Hospital Ayr. Applicants will be expected to work across both sites as required.
The successful candidate will work with local managers and professional colleagues to support the efficient running of services. They will share, with Consultant colleagues, responsibility for the medical contribution to management and will have clinical responsibility for patients under their care.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Full GMC Registration with current Licence to Practice is essential.
A minimum of 4 years full-time post graduate training, of which at least 2 years will have been within dermatology or a related specialty, is essential. At least 6 months of this should be NHS experience in Dermatology
MRCGP or MRCP are desirable
We are looking for an effective team player with good medical knowledge and a broad range of experience in Dermatology and of working closely with multidisciplinary team colleagues. You should be committed to working flexibly within the ever changing needs of the service.
Full UK driving licence is essential to this role. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Dr Jane Colgan, Consultant Dermatologist jane.colgan@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Dr Catriona Glen, Consultant Dermatologist catriona.glen@aapct.scot.nhs.uk